Project Manager

Graham Construction; Bath; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Construction in Bath is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major building project. You will take overall responsibility for planning, coordination, and execution, ensuring safety, on-program delivery, and adherence to budget and quality standards.

You will manage site management, commercial, design, and engineering teams; develop relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors; monitor progress, risks, and opportunities; and drive continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale construction projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to manage budgets and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Thorough understanding of construction methodologies, contracts, and project controls.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, ensuring key programme, budget, quality, and safety objectives are achieved.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, including Site Management, Commercial, Design, and Engineering functions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance in conjunction with the commercial team.
• Monitor construction progress, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation strategies where required.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Chair project meetings and provide regular progress reports to senior management and clients.
• Oversee procurement strategies and subcontractor performance to ensure project objectives are met.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across all aspects of project delivery.
• Support the successful handover and close-out of projects, ensuring client satisfaction and operational readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Planning

Problem solving

Safety culture

Commercial awareness

Project management software

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

CSCS card

Relevant professional certifications

Tools

Project management software

Job description

At GRAHAM Construction, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. With a strong track record across a range of sectors, we focus on delivering exceptional projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Building Division and lead the successful delivery of a major project in Bath, South West England. You will take overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, and execution of the project, ensuring it is delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Experience delivering Student Accommodation, PBSA, or BTR schemes would be highly advantageous. We are looking for a proactive and driven individual with a proven track record of successfully managing complex construction projects from inception through to completion.,

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, ensuring key programme, budget, quality, and safety objectives are achieved.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, including Site Management, Commercial, Design, and Engineering functions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance in conjunction with the commercial team.
• Monitor construction progress, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation strategies where required.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Chair project meetings and provide regular progress reports to senior management and clients.
• Oversee procurement strategies and subcontractor performance to ensure project objectives are met.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across all aspects of project delivery.
• Support the successful handover and close-out of projects, ensuring client satisfaction and operational readiness., Confident in leading client meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Innovative and forward-thinking, with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Able to identify opportunities to enhance programme efficiency, productivity, and project performance.

Our Commitment

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry.
• Demonstrable experience delivering medium to large-scale construction projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project budgets and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Thorough understanding of construction methodologies, contracts, and project controls.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Proficiency in project management software and reporting systems.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Valid CSCS card and relevant industry certifications.

Desirable:

• Experience delivering Student Accommodation, PBSA, or BTR projects.
• Knowledge of BIM processes, digital construction methodologies, and modern methods of construction.
• Experience managing complex, multi-phase, or live environment developments.
• Professional membership with CIOB, RICS, ICE, or equivalent.

Essential Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all levels.
• Commercially minded and capable of making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organised, with strong planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Committed to fostering a safety-first culture and promoting excellence across the project team.
• Results-driven with a focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and stakeholders.